NYU School of Law

Tax lawyers must be “gatekeepers” of the tax system, says Megan Brackney LLM ’09 in Manning Tax Salon

The United States tax system operates primarily through voluntary compliance—so how can responsible tax attorneys optimize a ...
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For newly named University Professor Bryan Stevenson, confronting America’s troubled history with race is the path to justice

When Dean Troy McKenzie ’00 clerked for Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, the justice encouraged McKenzie and his fellow clerks to pay particular attention to a handful of outstanding lawyers ...
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Deep Roots

Starting from Brooklyn—and NYU Law—Hakeem Jeffries ’97 has taken his drive for public service and community into the leadership of the House of Representatives. At NYU Law’s 1997 Convocation, ...
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In Memoriam: Judith Kaye ’62, 1938-2016

Judith Kaye ’62, former chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, passed away on January 6, 2016, at the age of 77. Kaye was a trailblazer, a brilliant jurist, a vocal advocate for reform in the ...
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Annual Survey salutes Martin Guggenheim ’71 for pioneering work in family defense

On March 2, Martin Guggenheim ’71, Fiorello LaGuardia Professor of Clinical Law Emeritus, accepted the dedication of the 83rd volume of the New York University Annual Survey of American Law during a ...
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Lauren Tabaksblat ’08 describes co-founding litigation boutique firm Brithem

In September 2025, Lauren Tabaksblat ’08 and her colleague Michael Bowe—who together had co-headed Brown Rudnick’s litigation group—launched a new, Manhattan-based litigation boutique, Brithem LLP.
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Two former Solicitors General talk about myths and realities of the SG’s Office

The US Solicitor General is sometimes called the “10th justice” of the US Supreme Court—but two former solicitors general took issue with that notion during an NYU Law Forum, sponsored by Latham & ...
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Closing Statements

Marc Platt ’82 has been a giant in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years. He has served as president of production for three film studios (Orion Pictures, TriStar Pictures, and Universal ...
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Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow offer a new roadmap for diversity, equity, and inclusion

How Equality Wins: A New Vision for an Inclusive America, the second book co-authored by Kenji Yoshino, faculty director of NYU Law’s Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and David ...
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NYU Law adds five new trustees to its Board

This past Fall, NYU Law welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees. Each brings a broad range of experience and expertise in addition to their dedication to NYU Law. James Berman ’94 James R.
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Rachel Kafele ’10, OUTLaw’s Alum of the Year, advocates for LGBTQ+ immigrants

With its 2025 Alum of the Year Award, NYU Law’s OUTLaw has recognized the achievements of Rachel Kafele ’10, co-founder and director of programs and advocacy at Oasis Legal Services, a nonprofit ...
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Old Friends, New Memories at Reunion 2026

From April 24 through April 26, memories were shared and new memories made, as Reunion 2026 brought together members of the classes of 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021, ...